Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Spanish, B.A.

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Roadmap changes provided by Spanish Program chair.

From Program: The extra 5 units are becoming free electives.

Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I Units: 4
Meets GE 3B and Language requirement. If student has prior knowledge of Spanish, it is recommended they meet with Spanish Faculty Advisor (Dr. Javier González) to make sure they are placed in the appropriate course level
GE 1B - Student’s Choice of 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 2 - Student’s Choice of 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
MATH 108 or COMP 105 are the recommended Math courses by major or any other GE:2 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE 3A - Student’s Choice of 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 6 - Student’s Choice of 6: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- A minimum grade of C- will be required in all courses applied to the Spanish major.
- Join at least one student organization (e.g., El Club de Español)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

GE 1A - Student’s Choice of 1A: English Composition - 3 units Units: 3
GE 1C - Student’s Choice of 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of 5A: Physical Science course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II Units: 4
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 2
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Join a student group
- Meet with Spanish faculty advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans.
- Complete Golden 4 GE (1C, 1A, 1B, and 2)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 29 units

Fall Sophomore - 15 units

GE 5B - Student’s Choice of 5B: Biological Science course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a 5B with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 and American Institutions Requirements
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 2
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Complete one series: SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 211 & 212
SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Units: 3
SPAN 211 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend CSU study abroad information sessions and/or application workshops.

Spring Sophomore - 14 units

GE 4 - Student’s Choice of 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 2
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Complete one series: SPAN 201 & 202 or SPAN 211 & 212
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Units: 3
SPAN 212 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Consider adding a minor and/or certificate
- Meet with Spanish faculty advisor to discuss career options and plan upper-division Spanish curriculum.

Year 3 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

SPAN 301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I Units: 3
SPAN 310 - Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama Units: 3
SPAN 410 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
select one course (ENGL 330 or CHS 331)
CHS 331 - Interdisciplinary Writing in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
ENGL 330 - Interdisciplinary Writing Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Prepare a resume; attend a resume workshop at the Career Development Center.
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)

Spring Junior - 15 units

SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II Units: 3
SPAN 411 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Spanish faculty advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year.
- Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
- Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

SPAN 315 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics I Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following: Choose one. Can take more as elective(s). Typically 430 and 460 are offered in Fall, if student is interested in 461 or 462, swap to Spring semester. Also, student can choose to take SPAN 498- Capstone in Spanish in the fall and the required literature course in the spring
SPAN 430 - Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World Units: 3
SPAN 460 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Units: 3
SPAN 461 - Masterpieces Of Latin American Literature Units: 3
SPAN 462 - Modern Mexican Literature Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Present research at the CSUCI Student Reserach Conference or another undergraduate conference
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
- Apply for graduate school (if applicable)- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Join a professional organization such as AATSP or ATA; attend a local conference.

Spring Senior - 15 units

SPAN 316 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics II Units: 3
SPAN 499 - Capstone in Spanish Units: 3
UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Prepare for and take OPI or DELE.
- Attend Grad Fest
- Complete capstone
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.